Compound Monograph
Smilagenin
A steroidal sapogenin (the (25R)-spirostane aglycone of sarsaparilla saponins), found in Smilax and related lilies and used as a starting material in steroid synthesis.
Classification
Smilagenin is one of the sterols & steroids, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (3)
Smilagenin is one of the sterols & steroids, found in Agave, Sarsaparilla and Yucca.